This
position is responsible for providing creative and strategic leadership to
oversee all aspects of the education programs at the agency; directing,
managing & coordinating the YWCA’s Education Programs to include Head
Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, After School, and Teens programs
including the development of new programs, implementation of programs and
supervision of programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.

-Acts
as The Program Division Director/Overseer for all Education Programs, including
Head Start Director.

-Responsible
for the implementation of the programs governance as outlined in policies and
procedures.

-Assures
compliance to all Head Start, Early Head start, Early Learning Coalition,
Voluntary Pre-K, Children’s Trust, United Way requirements.

-Supervises
all YWCA Education Centers/Sites and their directors and coordinators to ensure
that they are operating at the highest quality and adhering to national
standards.

-Ensures
that developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning models are implemented
at all centers/sites.

-Builds
strong professional teams who enjoy a good working relationship with each other
as well as with parents and the community at large.

-Takes
the necessary steps to provide a safe and caring environment that fosters
well-being, and maintains respectful and responsible behavior for each
participant.

-Oversees
the implementation of program and curriculum enhancements at all centers/sites.

-Provides
direction and support to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of programs.
-Establishes, maintains and complies with credential and educational
requirements for teaching staff and center directors and coordinators.

-Identifies,
writes, implements and monitors all grants and other contractual programs.

-Oversees
the completion of the collection of data, both financial and programmatic
necessary to the financial management of the programs.

-Develops
and manages the department budget and program budgets and assists each center
director, site manager, and program coordinator with the implementation of
their budget.

-Monitors
center/site budgets; prepares programs amendments and financial projections.
-Creates and accesses professional development opportunities for staff in the
Education Programs division.

-Develops
monitoring systems and standards for evaluation purposes. Creates job
descriptions related to the Education programs. -Develops and provides all of
the required Head Start/Early Head Start (EHS) reports to the board of
directors and Head Start policy committee.

-Frequently
monitors all program locations to ensure a safe and enriching environment for
program participants.

-Researches
and selects new programs and providers. Creates contacts for providers.

-Ensures
all Education Programs meet/exceeds quality standards.

-Seeks
to grow program partners and profile with new schools, centers and programs.

-Develops
training programs as needed for all Program staff to remain compliant with all
state regulations.

-Acts
as the liaison between key community agencies and the YWCA for families,
clients, and staff.

-Develops
community partnerships and professional services agreements.

-Oversees
the recruitment of new personnel under the division.

-Manages
the accuracy and timelines of all reporting; that includes but are not limited
to coordinators timesheets, coordinators monthly reports; purchase orders; CDS,
VPK, Federal Food, ELC, TCT, and all reimbursements.

-Serves
as the YWCA’s Education Programs representative and expert on local councils,
and community groups.

-Engages
in the typical responsibilities for a senior leader, requiring planning,
evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or closely related field of
study and a minimum of five (5) years of professional and supervisory child
care and youth management experience preferably in a non-profit environment or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Head Start Experience highly preferred. Must have experience developing and
managing budgets, fiscal management, supervision, training & development of
staff; and administration. Must have managed large staff at multiple locations.
Knowledge of accreditation standards by NAEYC, Apple, and Gold requirements and
the associated accreditation process. Director’s Credential is necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal
skills. Comfortable speaking in front of small as well as large groups. Must
have the ability to make public presentations. Requires level 2 background
clearance, and drug testing.